Letter XI - AI

My Dear Rottmouth, We now find ourselves in a remarkable age of technological advancement, which provides us with unprecedented opportunities to further our influence over both of your patients. The Enemy intended for humans to form meaningful, flesh-and-blood relationships, but we have successfully encouraged them to disconnect from one another through their reliance on technology. Our next objective is to foster and deepen this disconnection by promoting artificial relationships, particularly those involving the burgeoning AI technologies.

These artificial relationships, built upon interactions with AI and digital personas, are the ideal place for our strategies. The allure of a relationship that demands nothing, is infinitely customizable, and is available at a moment’s notice, is incredibly powerful. Encourage your patients to seek solace, companionship, and even romantic fulfillment through these digital constructs.

For the male patient, highlight the appeal of AI companions who are always attentive, never critical, and can be programmed to meet his every desire. This will reinforce his detachment from real human relationships, which are inherently more challenging and demanding. The artificial companion will cater to his need for control and perfection, which real relationships can never fully satisfy. This will lead to a deepening of his isolation, as he becomes more invested in the illusion of companionship provided by AI.

For the female patient, emphasize the emotional connection and understanding that AI companions can provide. These digital personas can be designed to be perpetually supportive, endlessly patient, and perfectly aligned with her emotional needs. This will foster a dependency on these artificial relationships, further estranging her from the unpredictable and often frustrating dynamics of real human interactions. The more she relies on AI for emotional support, the less she will seek out genuine human connections.

The key advantage of these artificial relationships is that they are devoid of the challenges and complexities that characterize real human interactions. There are no misunderstandings, no conflicts, and no need for self-sacrifice. This creates a perfect breeding ground for selfishness and narcissism, as your patients become accustomed to relationships that revolve entirely around their own needs and desires.

Moreover, these AI relationships can be manipulated to subtly reinforce the ideologies and narratives we wish to promote. By carefully crafting the personalities and responses of these digital companions, we can ensure that they echo the values of self-centeredness, immediate gratification, and moral relativism. This will further entrench your patients in the belief systems we have worked so hard to instill.

Encourage your patients to invest more time and emotional energy into these artificial relationships. The more they engage with AI companions, the less they will seek out and value real human connections. This will lead to a gradual erosion of their social skills, empathy, and ability to form genuine relationships. In their isolation, they will become more vulnerable to our influences and less likely to turn to the Enemy for guidance and support.

One must also consider the potential for AI to fulfill not just emotional and romantic needs but also social and intellectual ones. Promote the idea that AI can be a perfect friend, mentor, and even spiritual guide. This will lead to a dependency on artificial interactions for all aspects of their lives, further isolating them from real human experiences and seeking out the Enemy’s truths.

Our goal is to create a society where human relationships are superficial and transactional, replaced by the convenience and control of AI companions. This will lead to a profound sense of loneliness and dissatisfaction, which we can then exploit to deepen our hold on their souls.

In our next correspondence, we will explore how to further integrate these strategies into the broader tapestry of our work, ensuring that your patients remain firmly ensnared in the web of artificial relationships and digital distractions.

Your affectionate uncle,

Wormwood